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CAM Systems & CNC Machine Overview - Lecture 3. Overview to Computer Aided Manufacturing - ENGR-2963 - Fall 2005 Class Manager - Sam Chiappone. History.
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CAM Systems & CNC Machine Overview - Lecture 3 Overview to Computer Aided Manufacturing - ENGR-2963 - Fall 2005 Class Manager - Sam Chiappone
History • 1955 - John Parsons and US Air Force define a need to develop a machine tool capable of machining complex and close tolerance aircraft parts with the same quality time after time (repeatability). MIT is the subcontractor and builds the machine for the project.
History: Continued • 1959 - MIT announces Automatic Programmed Tools (APT) programming language • 1960 - Direct Numerical Control (DNC). This eliminates paper tape punch programs and allows programmers to send files directly to machine tools
History: Continued • 1968 - Kearney & Trecker machine tool builders market first machining center • 1970’s - CNC machine tools & Distributed Numerical Control • 1980’s - Graphics based CAM systems introduced. Unix and PC based systems available
History: Continued • 1990’s - Price drop in CNC technology • 1997 - PC- Windows/NT based “Open Modular Architecture Control (OMAC)” systems introduced to replace “firmware” controllers.
Control Systems • Open-Loop Control • Stepper motor system • Current pulses sent from control unit to motor • Each pulse results in a finite amount of revolution of the motor001” is possible
Control Systems • Open-Loop Limitations • Control unit “assumes” desired position is achieved • No positioning compensation • Typically, a lower torque motor • Open-Loop Advantages • Less complex, Less costly, and lower maintenance costs
Control Systems • Closed-Loop Control • Variable DC motors - Servos • Positioning sensors -Resolvers • Feedback to control unit • Position information compared to target location • Location errors corrected
Control Systems • Closed-Loop Advantages • DC motors have the ability to reverse instantly to adjust for position error • Error compensation allows for greater positional accuracy (.0001”) • DC motors have higher torque ranges vs.. stepper motors • Closed-loop limitations • Cost
Three Basic Categories of Motion Systems • Point to Point - No contouring capability • Straight cut control - one axis motion at a time is controlled for machining • Contouring - multiple axis’s controlled simultaneously
CNC vs. NC Machine Tools • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) - A numerical control system in which the data handling, control sequences, and response to input is determined by an on-board computer system at the machine tool.
CNC • Advantages • Increased Program storage capability at the machine tool • Program editing at the machine tool • Control systems upgrades possible • Option -resident CAM system at machine tool • Tool path verification
NC • Numerical Control (NC) - A control system which primarily processes numeric input. Limited programming capability at the machine tool. Limited logic beyond direct input. These types of systems are referred to as “hardwire controls” and were popular from the 1950’s to 1970’s.
Machining Centers • A machining center can be defined as a machine tool capable of: • Multiple operation and processes in a single set-up utilizing multiple axis • Typically has an automatic mechanism to change tools
Machining Centers • Machine motion is programmable • Servo motors drive feed mechanisms for tool axis’s • Positioning feedback is provided by resolvers to the control system
Machining Centers • Example - A turning center capable of OD turning, external treading, cross-hole drilling, engraving, and milling. All in machining is accomplished in one “set-up.” Machine may have multiple spindles.
Programming Methods • Automatically Programmed Tools (APT) • A text based system in which a programmer defines a series of lines, arcs, and points which define the overall part geometry locations. These features are then used to generate a cutter location (CL) file.
Programming Methods-APT • Developed as a joint effort between the aerospace industry, MIT, and the US Airforce • Still used today and accounts for about 5 -10% of all programming in the defense and aerospace industries
Programming Methods-APT • Requires excellent 3D visualization skills • Capable of generating machine code for complicated part programs • 5 axis machine tools
Programming Methods-APT • Part definition • P1=Point/12,20,0 • C1=Circle/Center,P1,Radius,3 • LN1=Line/C1. ATANGL,90 • Cutter Commands • TLRT,GORT/LN1.TANTO,C1 • GOFWD/C1,TANTO,L5
Programming Methods-CAM • Computer Aided Machining (CAM) Systems • Graphic representation of the part • PC based • Integrated CAD/CAM functionality • “Some” built-in expertise • Speed & feed data based on material and tool specifications
Programming Methods-CAM • Tool & material libraries • Tool path simulation • Tool path editing • Tool path optimization • Cut time calculations for cost estimating
Programming Methods-CAM • Import / export capabilities to other systems • Examples: • Drawing Exchange Format (DXF) • Initial Graphics Exchange Standard (IGES)
The Process CAD to NC File • Start with graphic representation of part • Direct input • Import from external system • Example DXF / IGES • 2D or 3D scan • Model or Blueprint (At this point you have a graphics file of your geometry)
The Process CAD to NC File • Define cutter path by selecting geometry • Contours • Pockets • Hole patterns • Surfaces • Volume to be removed (At this point the system knows what you want to cut)
The Process CAD to NC File • Define cut parameters • Tool information • Type, Rpm, Feed • Cut method • Example - Pocket mill zig-zag, spiral, inside-out • Rough and finish parameters (At this point the system knows how you want to cut the part)
The Process CAD to NC File • Execute cutter simulation • Visual representation of cutter motion • Modify / delete cutter sequences (At this point the system has a “generic” cutter location (CL) file of the cut paths)
The Process CAD to NC File • Post Processing • CL file to machine specific NC code • Filters CL information and formats it into NC code based on machine specific parameters • Work envelope • Limits - feed rates, tool changer, rpm’s, etc. • G & M function capabilities
Output: NC Code • Numerical Control (NC) Language • A series of commands which “direct” the cutter motion and support systems of the machine tool.
Output: NC Code • G-Codes (G00, G1, G02, G81) • Coordinate data (X,Y,Z) • Feed Function (F) • Miscellaneous functions (M13) • N - Program sequence number • T - Tool call • S - Spindle command
Output: NC Code • NC Program Example • N01G90 G80 • N03 GOO T12 M06 • N05 GOO X0 Y0 Z.1 F10 S2500 M13 • N07 G1Z-.5 • N09 G02 X-10. I0J0F20 • N13 X0Y10 • N17 X10Y0 • N19 X0Y-10 • N21 X-10Y0 • N23 M2
Example of CNC Programming • What What Must Be Done To Drill A Hole On A CNC Vertical Milling Machine
Tool Home Top View 1.) X & Y Rapid To Hole Position Front View
Top View 2.) Z Axis Rapid Move Just Above Hole 3.) Turn On Coolant 4.) Turn On Spindle .100” Front View
Top View 5.) Z Axis Feed Move to Drill Hole Front View
Top View 6.) Rapid Z Axis Move Out Of Hole Front View
Top View 7.) Turn Off Spindle 8.) Turn Off Coolant 9.) X&Y Axis Rapid Move Home Front View
Here’s The CNC Program! Tool At Home O0001 Top View N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 N010 G00 X1.0 Y1.0 N015 G43 H01 Z.1 M08 N020 G01 Z-.75 F3.5 N025 G00 Z.1 M09 N030 G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0 Front View N035 M30
Tool At Home O0001 Top View O0001 Number Assigned to this program Front View
Tool At Home O0001 Top View N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 N005 Sequence Number G54 Fixture Offset G90 Absolute Programming Mode S600 Spindle Speed set to 600 RPM M03 Spindle on in a Clockwise Direction Front View
O0001 Top View N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 N010 G00 X1.0 Y1.0 G00 Rapid Motion X1.0 X Coordinate 1.0 in. from Zero Y1.0 Y Coordinate 1.0 in. from Zero Front View
O0001 Top View N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 N010 G00 X1.0 Y1.0 N015 G43 H01 Z.1 M08 G43 Tool Length Compensation H01 Specifies Tool length compensation Z.1 Z Coordinate .1 in. from Zero M08 Flood Coolant On Front View
O0001 Top View N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 N010 G00 X1.0 Y1.0 N015 G43 H01 Z.1 M08 N020 G01 Z-.75 F3.5 G01 Straight Line Cutting Motion Z-.75 Z Coordinate -.75 in. from Zero F3.5 Feed Rate set to 3.5 in./min. Front View
O0001 Top View N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 N010 G00 X1.0 Y1.0 N015 G43 H01 Z.1 M08 N020 G01 Z-.75 F3.5 N025 G00 Z.1 M09 Front View G00 Rapid Motion Z.1 Z Coordinate .1 in. from Zero M09 Coolant Off
O0001 N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 Top View N010 G00 X1.0 Y1.0 N015 G43 H01 Z.1 M08 N020 G01 Z-.75 F3.5 N025 G00 Z.1 M09 N030 G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0 G91 Incremental Programming Mode G28 Zero Return Command X0, Y0, Z0 X,Y,& Z Coordinates at Zero Front View
O0001 Top View N005 G54 G90 S600 M03 N010 G00 X1.0 Y1.0 N015 G43 H01 Z.1 M08 N020 G01 Z-.75 F3.5 N025 G00 Z.1 M09 N030 G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0 Front View N035 M30 M30 End of Program